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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

South Africa

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Competition Commission of South Africa says it will continue to act against schools that not following school uniform guidelines

The Competition Commission of South Africa says it will continue to act against schools that not following school uniform guidelines in the country. In 2021, the commission reached an agreement that schools abandon exclusivity deals with suppliers. But many schools across the country have not implemented this, and the commission has already received over 220 complaints. The commission’s spokesperson, Karabo Motaung, has told ENCA that the commission is still taking […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024 44

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ActionSA demands the immediate resignation of minister Blade Nzimande and Ernest Khosa of NSFAS

ActionSA is demanding the immediate resignation of the minister o Higher Education, Science and Technology, Blade Nzimande, as well as the Chairperson of National Student Financial Aid Scheme board, Ernest Khosa. This follows explosive reporting by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, revealing the pair allegedly received kickbacks related to the fraudulent Direct Payment of Allowances scheme. ActionSA’s Hluphi Gafane says Outa’s revelations exposed a web of corruption.  

todayJanuary 8, 2024 13

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Justice and Correctional Services minister says South Africa has taken an important action against Israel to the International Court of Justice

SA's Justice and Correctional Services minister Ronald Lamola says the country has taken an important action against Israel to the International Court of Justice, to stop the genocide that is currently happening in Gaza. Lamola was speaking during a church service in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, as part of the ANC buildup programme to the January 8 Statement, which will be held at the Mbombela Stadium this Saturday. He says it is […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024 21

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Taxes on e-cigarettes: South Africa must strike a balance between economic arguments and health concerns

By Marius van Oordt, University of Pretoria The 21st century has seen a massive expansion in the ways that people can consume tobacco and nicotine. Innovative new products include electronic nicotine delivery systems (“ENDS” or e-cigarettes) and heat-not-burn (HnB) products. One of the challenges this has thrown up is the tax rates on these products. Combustible tobacco products like cigarettes and loose tobacco are generally taxed at similar rates since […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024 28

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Gauteng Traffic Police intensified law enforcement operations across the province

The Gauteng Traffic Police says it will intensified law enforcement operations across the province to ensure that holidaymakers return safely from the festive season. Major routes in the province are expected to be busy as holidaymakers return to the province. The Traffic spokesperson, Sello Maremane says to date, a total of 290 people have lost their lives due to road fatalities in the province since the beginning of the festive […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024 6

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Department of Tourism in South Africa says the decrease in the fuel price will facilitate ease of access to tourist attractions

The Department of Tourism in South Africa says the decrease in the fuel price will facilitate ease of access to tourist attractions, and contribute to growing tourism communities in South Africa. The department’s Spokesperson, Tasneem Carrim says the country has a wealth of diverse tourism and cultural offerings nestled in their small dorpies, townships, and villages. She says this part of the domestic market is the backbone of the tourism […]

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The Freedom Front Plus in SA requests an urgent Portfolio Committee meeting, following Outa’s latest NSFAS report

The Freedom Front Plus in SA requested an urgent meeting of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science, and Innovation after the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse’s new allegations of corruption once again rocked the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. NSFAS has been in a state of emergency ever since it was saddled with delivering on the ANC’s promise of free higher education in 2018. The FF Plus’s Wynand Boshoff […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024 12

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The SA Activists and Citizens Forum rejects the proposal to postpone the 2024 elections

The South African Activists and Citizens Forum has vehemently opposed former statistician-general Pali Lehohla's proposal to delay next year’s general elections. Instead, the party is advocating for the elections to be advanced, dismissing postponement as an insufficient remedy for the nation’s numerous crises. Dennis Bloem, the spokesperson, highlights the government's shortcomings across various sectors, urging an early election to elect new leaders. Bloem emphasizes the need for the ANC government […]

todayDecember 22, 2023 26

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SA’s N3 Toll Concession alerts travellers to anticipate heightened traffic

SA's N3 Toll Concession alerts travellers to anticipate heightened traffic on the N3 Toll Route between KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, particularly today and tomorrow. Mirroring last year’s pattern, holiday volumes are projected to surge during this period. Drivers are urged to prepare for potential congestion, to manage expectations, and to adopt defensive driving practices. The concession’s operations manager Thania Dhoogra says human errors and breakdowns contribute to accidents, with over one-thousand […]

todayDecember 22, 2023 28

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